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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Jun 18, 2021

Wisconsin high court strikes down incapacitated driver law

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a state law Friday that allowed for taking blood samples from suspected drunken drivers who are incapacitated, ruling that it is unconstitutional.

Jun 17, 2021

Necessary instructions or ‘limitless loophole’?: Court splits on decision in break-in-gone-bad case

A majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a defendant who shot his brother-in-law after breaking into his house.

Jun 16, 2021

Wisconsin justices order new trial in brother-in-law’s death

A man convicted of killing his brother-in-law after he allegedly discovered child pornography on his computer deserves a new trial because a jury could decide he acted in self-defense, a divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

Jun 11, 2021

Court: Wisconsin health departments can’t close schools

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that local health departments do not have the authority to close schools due emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court opts not to act on proposed videoconferencing rule change

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has opted not to act on proposed rule change that aimed to expand state courts' ability to use videoconferencing but, in doing so, raised concerns about defendants' rights.

Wisconsin Supreme Court
Jun 8, 2021

Plain meaning or ’causes confusion’: Supreme Court disagrees on DOT property damage case

Although the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed a Kenosha company didn't have a claim against the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for property damage in a recent decision, the three dissenting justices said the majority's opinion is going to cause confusion throughout the court system.

Ryan Owens
Jun 2, 2021

4 former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices endorse Owens for AG

Four former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices have endorsed Ryan Owens, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin attorney general.

Jun 2, 2021

Split Supreme Court finds in favor of assessor in contamination valuation

A split Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided an assessor properly valued a contaminated piece of property in downtown Milwaukee when he based his valuation on the potential rental income from its parking lot.

May 26, 2021

Fond du Lac attorney reinstated after second petition to Supreme Court

After a second petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a former Fond du Lac attorney who saw his law license revoked will be able to practice again.

May 25, 2021

Attorney suspended for 60 days as reciprocal discipline for disbarment in Minnesota

An attorney's Wisconsin law license has been suspended for 60 days as reciprocal discipline for his disbarment in Minnesota.

May 24, 2021

Judicial Council hopeful about reviving relationship with Supreme Court

Wisconsin Judicial Council members are hopeful about reviving the council’s relationship with the Wisconsin Supreme Court after their latest meeting.

May 14, 2021

Justices reject rules fast-tracking redistricting lawsuits

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican request that all state redistricting lawsuits start in the high court.

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